After facing stiff opposition to its land acquisition initiatives, the has now decided to acquire comunidade land for public projects, with the prior Consent of the respective comunidades. Chief ministerPramod Sawanttold TOI that around 30% of land in Goa belongs to comunidades.
The government, to execute its decision, is set to amend some articles of theGoa legislative diploma.
The state government has also put in a clause wherein comunidades, in case they want to develop plots through private agencies, must invite bids after getting approval from the government.
The bill also seeks to enable the government, with prior consent, to grant land up to 2 lakh sqm on lease to any educational or Health institution, or any government-recognised charitable or social trust or institution involved in Education or health.